Birthday Girl

I am so thankful to my friends that keep me blogging (KIM this time). If it wasn't for them, I would probably never do this. Kim reminded me that I had not put pictures of Michelle's 12th birthday party yet. We had a sleepover and a great time. I would have these girls back ANYTIME!

If you ever wondered why I pay dearly to have cakes decorated just take one look at her cake. Michelle liked it so I guess that's all that counts. This color is to match the carrot cake with French Vanilla icing from Brittany's suggestion. Thanks Brit!

The "gang"

Grace had to leave early and this is Michelle opening Grace's present. Her brother Cole is standing in the back ground. We have Grace & Cole come over every day when they get off the bus after school.

All the girls had to sit together on the couch to watch opening presents. Such fun!!

Rain, Rain Go Away, Come Again Another Day

These are pictures of all the rain that we have been having. They closed 53rd St. between Broadway and Armstrong. The other pictures are behind our house and on 49th St. Steven is playing in the ditch in front of our house.

Labor Day

On Labor Day we went camping with Grandma and the Richards. We had a great time roughing it in Grandma's camper. We even got Grandma on the tube. She was such a good sport.

This is Uncle Merle and Grandma's camper.


Grandma on the tube.


Michelle being thrown off the tube.


Uncle Merle and Michelle.


Mike and the boat.

Tupperware

I am so proud of Michelle and her desire to sell Tupperware. This picture is at a convention that we worked with Jessica. It was a great experience. I am the bookkeeper/driver and Michelle does the presentations at the parties. She does very well.

Grasshopper

Gotta LOVE those "bloggers" that keep me accountable for updating! Thanks Paula & Karma.

Following is a grasshopper that was in my garden. Mike's hand is next to it to show the size. It was enormous. I don't think I have ever seen one that big.